Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for separating molecules, such as biomolecules. The method, system, and apparatus utilize an electrochemical cell having at least two electrodes, one electrode comprising a photo-sensitive material capable of generating a photopotential. Molecules are moved through an electrolyte medium between the at least two electrodes based upon localized photopotentials.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 2007
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2012
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC
Inventors:
Thomas G. Thundat, Thomas L Ferrell, Gilbert M. Brown